Podcasts by The Wow Factor
Leading with excellence is not something that happens overnight. Join Brad Formsma, best-selling author and a Forbes top-rated leadership speaker, as he dives in to uncover the extraordinary stories of failures and triumphs of other successful leaders in business and beyond. The Wow Factor strives to empower the journey of business leaders through raw conversations and uncovered stories of today’s thought leaders. This podcast will also help you discover the words of wisdom to inspire a team of any size, spark a culture of generosity and innovation, and lead with excellence. For extended insights and podcast show notes, go to https://www.thewowfactorpodcast.com
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Joe Slawek | Chairman&CEO at Slawek Family Holdings | Building a Generous Business from 2023-12-13T11:00
After a distinguished career at Food Materials Corporation, Joe Slawek saw an opportunity to develop a new kind of flavor company. He founded FONA International in 1987 on this desire...
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June Hunt | Founder and CSO (Chief Servant Officer) of Hope For The Heart | Modern Keys for Living a Faithful Fulfilled Life from 2023-12-06T11:00
June Hunt, M.A., is an author, singer, speaker, and founder of Hope for the Heart, a worldwide biblical counseling ministry. Her life work has yielded landmark contributions in the fi...
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Clare Degraaf | Spiritual Mentor, Teacher, and Author | Practical Tips for Living a Faithful Life from 2023-11-29T11:00
Clare Degraaf is an author and a Christian speaker. He wrote the book "The 10 Second Rule: Following Jesus Made Simple," which focuses on Christian teachings and encourages readers to...
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John Knox, Jr. | Founder of Adoption is an Option| Working for the Greater Good from 2023-11-22T11:00
John was the Founder and Chairman of the Board of SureTec, a top 20 surety company in the United States. He sold the company to Markel, but remained as CEO until the summer of 2020. J...
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Laura Gardner | President and Chief Operating Officer for Joni and Friends | Running into the Arms of Jesus from 2023-11-15T11:00
Laura Gardner serves as President and Chief Operating Officer for Joni and Friends, an international Christian nonprofit that serves those living with disabilities. She is responsible...
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John Stonestreet | President of the Colson Center | Host of Breakpoint | Learning to Look Outward and Upward from 2023-11-08T11:00
John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center for Christian Worldview. He’s a sought-after author and speaker in areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education...
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Lynn Friess | Philanthropist and Founder of Active Women Engaging | A Legacy of Love from 2023-11-01T10:00
Lynn Friess is the wife of the late Foster Friess, a prominent American businessman and philanthropist. Together, the couple were instrumental in supporting numerous charitable initia...
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John O’Leary | Speaker and Coach| Inspiring Change Through Personal Struggle from 2023-10-25T10:00
In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given a ...
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Bob Jordan | CEO of Southwest Airlines | Fostering a People Centric Culture from 2023-10-18T10:00
Bob Jordan serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at Southwest Airlines. Bob is a 35-year Southwest veteran and began his career as a programmer in Information Technology. Du...
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Tim Patton | CEO at Patton Holdings | Moving into Entrepreneurship from 2023-10-11T10:00
Tim Patton is the CEO of Patton Holdings, a prominent company based in Ann Arbor. Recognizing the inefficiencies of the commercial airline sector, Tim, with his three-decade-long expe...
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Garreth Wood and David Cunningham | Co-founder&Chairman and CEO at Kids OR| How To Lead With Empathy from 2023-10-04T16:52
Garreth Wood is a Scottish philanthropist and advocate. He and his wife Nicola founded Kids Operating Room with the vision of ‘A world where every child has equal access to safe surge...
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Marty Ozinga IV | CEO at Ozinga| Intentionally Creating an Impact That Lasts for Generations from 2023-09-27T10:00
Marty Ozinga IV is the CEO of Ozinga, a fifth-generation family enterprise that provides concrete and related services. Ozinga was founded in 1928 in Evergreen Park, Illinois as a coa...
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Mike Zafirovski | Founder, Chairman, and President of The Zaf Group| From Communist Roots to Corporate Leadership from 2023-09-20T10:00
In this episode we're joined by Mike Zafirovski, a man whose journey is as diverse as it is inspiring. Born in North Macedonia (in former Yugoslavia) and raised in a communist environ...
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Adam Rao | CEO at Showcraft General Benefit Corporation (GBC)| Showcasing Social Impact from 2023-09-13T10:00
Adam is a serial entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of launching and leading organizations that generate both financial returns and social impact results. He is the CEO of Showc...
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Jason Richardson | Founder and CEO at Bad Birdie | Diving into the Shark Tank: The Bad Birdie Journey from 2023-09-06T10:00
Jason Richardson is the founder of Bad Birdie Golf, a brand known for its vibrant and unique golf apparel. The company aims to break the traditional mold of golf attire by offering bo...
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Scot Sellers | Chairman of Maui Land&Pineapple Co. | Don’t Wait to Prioritize Your Passions from 2023-08-30T10:00
Scot Sellers is Chairman of Maui Land & Pineapple Co, which develops, manages, and sells real estate on Maui. Scot brings to the table extensive expertise of a 40-year career developi...
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Dr. Wayne Hammond | Founding Partner and Chief Science Officer at Flourishing Life | Bounce Back and Build Forward from 2023-08-23T10:00
Dr. Wayne Hammond holds an adjunct status with Ambrose University and is an active presenter to leadership and practitioners in educational, organizational HR and mental health settin...
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James Epp | Owner and President of Fraserway RV | Adventures in Leadership from 2023-08-16T16:42
James Epp is the President of Fraserway RV, a leading company in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry. His journey in the RV business began as a teenager whe...
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Mark Canlis | Co-Owner of Canlis | Take the Opportunity to Bring Hope and Light from 2023-08-09T10:00
Mark Canlis, co-owner of Canlis Restaurant in Seattle, joined the family business in 2003 after graduating from Cornell University and serving as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. His ...
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Dr. John Rooney | President at Rooney and Associates, Inc | Leading with Purpose from 2023-08-02T10:00
Dr. John Rooney is the President of Rooney and Associates, Inc. John provides strategic guidance and innovative solutions to numerous organizations. John's expertise in strategic plan...
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Jim Schneider | Co-Founder of Eyes of Faith | Focusing on the Return on Relationship from 2023-07-26T10:00
Jim Schneider is a deeply spiritual individual who founded Eyes of Faith in 2008 with a divine vision to fill a gap in the optical industry for faith-based brands. Hi...
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Marissa Streit | Chief Executive Officer at PragerU | The Importance of Critical Thinking from 2023-07-12T10:00
With a background in military intelligence and degrees in Business, Economics, Education, and Non-Profit Management, Marissa Streit has vast experience as an educator, school administ...
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Franklin Graham | President and CEO of Samaritan's Purse and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Impacting Lives and Spreading Hope from 2023-07-05T10:00
Franklin Graham has devoted his life to meeting the needs of people around the world and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The eldest son of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, he serve...
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Jay Bennett |Chairman, National Christian Foundation | A Path from Entrepreneurship to Impactful Generosity from 2023-06-28T10:00
Jay Bennett is a dedicated family man with over 51 years of marriage to his wife, Sally. He has successfully balanced a 40-year career in law and business transactions, both locally i...
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Mark Johnson | Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Michigan Software Labs | Building a Coachable Culture from 2023-06-21T10:00
Mark Johnson is a software development expert, co-founder of Michigan Software Labs, and a trusted partner for Fortune® 500 and high-growth companies. With a mission to deliver top-no...
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John Clancy |CEO at Planet Fitness Midwest LLC | Redemption and Resilience: John Clancy's Journey from Wall Street Fraud to Inner Peace from 2023-06-14T10:00
John Clancy is the CEO of Planet Fitness Midwest LLC, a fitness franchise focused on providing affordable and judgment-free workout spaces. With a passion for health and wellness, Joh...
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Tom Smith |Former CEO of Food Lion | The Legacy of Leadership from 2023-06-07T10:00
In this episode of the Wow Factor, we have a special guest, Tom Smith, the former CEO of Food Lion. This episode is a tribute to Tom, who passed away recently. It’s taken from a priva...
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Rob Pace |Founder and CEO of HundredX | A Journey of Impact and Customer-Centricity from 2023-05-31T10:00
Rob Pace is the Founder and CEO of HundredX, a revolutionary customer feedback analytics platform.
HundredX believes tha...
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Rob Hoskins: OneHope Inc |CEO | Three of Life’s Questions to Find Your Purpose from 2023-05-24T10:00
Rob Hoskins is a highly respected global development leader known for his work with NPO/NGO leaders and his ability to develop sustainable transformation initiatives. He has served ma...
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Tom Cole: Narrow Gate Partners |Founder and President | Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Relationships from 2023-05-17T10:00
Tom recently retired from a 37-year career in banking. For the last twenty years, he ran Leveraged Finance business at Citi (2010-2021), HS...
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H. Clay “Hap” Kellogg IV and Kathy Kellogg Johnson: Kellogg Garden Products |Co-owners of Kellogg Garden Products | Evolving with Humility and Integrity from 2023-05-10T10:00
At Kellogg Garden Products, the values of humility and integrity are deeply ingrained in the company culture. H. Clay “Hap” Kellogg, the third-generation president and CEO, upholds th...
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Stanley Tam: Founder of United States Plastic Corp | The Remarkable Life and Legacy of Stanley Tam: A Man of Faith, Business, and Generosity from 2023-05-03T10:00
In this compelling episode, we delve into the life and experiences of Stanley Tam, the founder of United States Plastic Corp. As a man who recently passed away, his story of overcomin...
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Honoring Marty Ozinga III: Former CEO of Ozinga Inc. | Leading Through Faith from 2023-04-26T10:00
On today’s episode we talk with Marty Ozinga III, the former CEO of Ozinga Inc. As an American-owned, fourth-generation family business, Ozinga provides concrete, bulk materials, and ...
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Erle Nye: Owner of EN Consulting| Building Authentic Relationships as a Leader from 2023-04-21T18:19
Erle Nye, Owner of EN Consulting and the former Chairman, and CEO of TXU, transformed Texas-based TXU into an international energy corporation. Erle’s career includes times as Chairma...
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Brad Anderson: Former CEO and Vice Chairman of Best Buy | Why Desperation Leads to Innovation from 2023-04-12T10:00
Brad Anderson is the former CEO and Vice Chairman of Best Buy, a leading consumer electronics retailer. He joined Sound of Music, the precursor to Best Buy in 1973 as a commissioned s...
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Bob Doll: Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global | Servant Leadership and Consistent Goal-Setting: Keys to Successful Leadership from 2023-04-05T10:00
Bob Doll is the Chief Investment Officer at Crossmark Global, where he oversees the firm's investment strategy and portfolio management. With over 40 years of experience in the financ...
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John Ramstead: President of Alpha Principle, LLC | How To Define What Success Means To You from 2023-03-29T10:00
John Ramstead is a successful entrepreneur, international speaker, and bestselling author with over two decades of experience coaching and mentoring leaders. He is th...
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Steve White: President and Special Counsel for Comcast | What’s Your Why? from 2023-03-22T10:00
Steve White has more than 25 years of experience in the cable industry. He currently serves as the President and Special Counsel for Comcast. He is responsible for leading all operati...
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Chris Wright: Chairman and CEO at Liberty Energy | The Societal Importance of Optimism and Hard Work from 2023-03-15T14:52
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Lt Col Dan Rooney: Air Force Fighter Pilot and Founder of The Folds of Honor Foundation | The Power of Synchronicity: Lt Col Dan's Journey of Faith, Leadership, and Purpose from 2023-03-08T11:00
Lt Col Dan Rooney, an Air Force fighter pilot and a force for good. From humble beginnings above his garage, he founded The Folds of Honor Foundation to provide educational scholarship...
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Craig Dance: Founder&CEO of Champion Coach | 8:05 Doesn’t Mean 8:08 from 2023-03-01T11:00
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Joni Rogers-Kante: founder and CEO of SeneGence | Making Big Dreams a Reality from 2023-02-22T11:00
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Mark Houser: Founder of Symphero Energy Solutions, LLC | The Importance Of Keeping Employees Informed from 2023-02-15T11:00
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Matt Stuller: Founder and Chairman of Stuller Inc. | Opening the Doors of Opportunity from 2023-02-08T11:00
Matt Stuller is the Founder and Chairman of Stuller Inc., one of the largest jewelry manufacturing and distributing firms in the United States and an industry leader in the domestic and internat...
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Betsy Brown: Founder and CEO of Pendleton Square Trust Company| A Positive Attitude and a Grateful Heart from 2023-02-01T11:00
Betsy is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pendleton Square Trust Company and serves as a Director of Pendleton Square Holdings, LLC. Pendleton Square is focused on building multi-gener...
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Melissa and Doug Bernstein: Co-Founders of Melissa and Doug| Two Halves of a Whole from 2023-01-25T11:00
Melissa and Doug Bernstein are co-founders of the wildly successful toy company Melissa & Doug. They have spent the last 30 years helping children discover themselves, their passions, and their ...
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Davy Liu: Founder and Creative Director at Kendu Films | The Transformational Power of Taking Risks from a Creative Perspective from 2023-01-18T11:00
Davy Liu’s passion for his work was instilled in him from the very beginning. Davy’s family immigrated to the United States from Taiwan when he was thirteen, and he sought refuge in his natural ...
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Mart Green: Ministry Investment Officer at Hobby Lobby| The Power of Collective Impact from 2023-01-11T11:00
Mart Green (Trustee Emeritus) began his retail career in his parents’ business and now serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for the Green Family Businesses and is the Board Chair of Hobby Lobby....
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Steve Brown: Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer at Trinity Capital | What Aspiring Leaders Need to Know About Growing a Company from 2023-01-04T11:00
Steve Brown is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer at Trinity Capital, a leading provider of venture debt and equipment financing to institutionally backed growth-stage companies....
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Heather Templeton Dill: President of The John Templeton Foundation | Stewarding A Family Legacy from 2022-04-20T11:00:57
Heather Templeton Dill is president of the John Templeton Foundation. Before assuming this role in 2015, she served as executive liaison to the president under her father, the late Dr. Jack Temp...
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Barbara Lupient: Board Chairman of The Lupient Companies | How To Lead a Family Owned Business from 2022-04-13T11:00:11
Barbara K. Lupient is the retired CEO and current Board Chair of The Lupient Companies, a household name in Minneapolis, Minnesota, known for their quality products and commitment to customer se...
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Joe Ricketts: Founder of TD Ameritrade | The Benefits of a Non-Conformist Philosophy from 2022-04-06T11:00:41
Having spent more than 35 years helping establish and run the world’s largest online brokerage, Mr. Ricketts today has returned to his roots, focusing on a wide range of entrepreneurial and phil...
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Roy Goble: Founder of Junkyard Wisdom | Leading With Love In Your Business and Community from 2022-03-30T11:00:32
An entrepreneur and real estate developer for the last 30 years, Roy Goble grew up working in his father’s junkyard, where he learned to take apart absolutely anything and to evaluate everything...
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Mark Weber: Founder of Legacy Planning Advisor LLC | The Gifts You Leave Your Children&Community from 2022-03-23T11:00:54
Mark Weber is the founder of the consulting firm Legacy Planning Advisor, LLC. He has spent his career working with individuals and families to craft financial, estate, and legacy plans designed...
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Steve Bilt: CEO of Smile Brands | Celebrating Everyday Miracles In Business and In Life from 2022-03-16T11:00:19
Steve Bilt is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Smile Brands, supporting approximately 500 dental offices throughout the United States with over 5,500 providers and employees. The co...
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David Hoffmann: Real Estate Developer | Create The Change You Want To See from 2022-03-09T12:00:36
David and his wife Jerri relocated from Illinois to Naples in 2015 and have since become the largest commercial real estate property owner in Naples while creating new...
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Dr. Andrew Abraham: Founder of Orgain | The Importance of Grit In Entrepreneurship from 2022-03-02T12:00:19
With humble beginnings in a home blender, Orgain was created by Dr. Andrew Abraham, an integrative medicine specialist, cancer survivor, and self-proclaimed kitchen chemist. Throughout cancer treat...
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Colonel Hal Halverson: Author and Retired Command Pilot in The US Air Force | How To Address The Needs of Others from 2022-02-23T12:00:18
Gail Seymour "Hal" Halvorsen (born October 10, 1920) is a retired senior officer and command pilot in the United States Air Force. He is best known as the "Berlin Candy Bomber" or "Uncle Wiggly Win...
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Carey Nieuwhof: Best Selling Author and Leadership Expert | How to Get Time, Energy and Priorities Working in Your Favor from 2022-02-16T12:00:22
Carey Nieuwhof is a best-selling author, leadership expert, former attorney, and church leader. He hosts the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast and curates one of the most widely-read leadership ...
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David Bahnsen: Chief Investment Officer at The Bahnsen Group | The Necessity of Having Meaningful Work from 2022-02-09T12:00
David L. Bahnsen is the founder, Managing Partner, and Chief Investment Officer of The Bahnsen Group, a national private wealth management firm that manages over $3.5 billion in client assets. H...
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Alan Fuerstman: CEO of Montage International | Enriching Lives Through Customer Service from 2022-02-02T12:00:57
Alan Fuerstman is Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Montage International, a luxury hospitality management company encompassing Montage Hotels & Resorts, Pendry Hotels & Resorts, Mo...
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Jeffrey Rosen: CEO of The National Constitution Center | Giving People Access To The US Constitution Online from 2022-01-26T12:00:15
Jeffrey Rosen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Constitution Center (NCC), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate the public about the U.S. C...
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Scott Reddig: CEO of Christian Care Ministry | The Importance of Transparency In Your Leadership from 2022-01-19T12:00
Scott Reddig is CEO of Christian Care Ministry, the non-profit which administers the Medi-Share program. Medi-Share is designed as an affordable alternative to health insurance for the Christian...
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Pasquale Russo: CEO of Open Door Solutions | Business Is The Byproduct of Relationships from 2022-01-12T15:31:58
Founder and CEO of Open Door Solutions Pasquale Russo is committed to fostering a business of integrity, where customers are valued and served with respect. The team offers turn-key solutions to...
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Peter Greer: CEO of Hope International | Investing Charitable Capital For Economic and Spiritual Transformation from 2022-01-05T12:00
Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe.
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Matthew Potter: Founder of Pray.com | Prioritizing Prayer On A Global Level from 2021-12-29T12:00
Pray.com is a social impact company whose mission is to grow faith and cultivate community. Pray.com is the world’s No. 1 app for daily prayer, helping you prioritize prayer with daily devotiona...
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Kelly Shackelford: CEO of First Liberty Institute | Fighting For Religious Freedom from 2021-12-22T12:00
Since 1997 Kelly Shackelford has been President and CEO of First Liberty Institute, the largest legal firm in the U.S. dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. Ke...
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Jeff Johns and Aimee Minnich: Founders of Impact Foundation | Investing in Christian Businesses from 2021-12-15T12:00
The Co-Founder and CEO of Impact Foundation, Jeff Johns, brings extensive experience and insight in business development and fundraising to the leadership team. Before launching Impact Foundatio...
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Fred Smith: Founder of The Gathering | Building Assets and Trust Through Relationships from 2021-12-08T15:53:17
Fred Smith is the Founder of The Gathering, which he led for three decades through the end of 2018. He was the Founder of Fourth Partner, a local foundation in Tyler focused on philanthropy and ...
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Lisa Anderson: Founder of Grace's Table | Empowering&Equipping Teen Moms from 2021-12-01T12:00
Grace’s Table was born out of Lisa’s struggle and prayers as a teen mama. When she entered motherhood at age 17, she felt alone, isolated, and scared, and there w...
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Jim Stovall: President of Narrative Television Network | How To Nurture and Encourage The Next Generation of Leaders from 2021-11-24T12:00
Jim Stovall is the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network and a highly sought-after author and speaker. His work making television accessible to the USA’s 13 million bl...
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Ryan Essenburg: President of Tommy’s Express Car Wash | Helping Others Be Successful from 2021-11-17T12:00
Ryan Essenburg is the third generation owner of Tommy Car Wash Systems, a 50 year old car wash equipment manufacturer with multiple patents on buildings and equipment products based in Holland, ...
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Emerson Eggerichs: Public Speaker and Author | Honoring Marriage and The Four Wills of God from 2021-11-10T12:00
Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is an internationally known public speaker on marriage, parenting, and communication. Based on over three decades of counseling and scientific and biblical research, Dr. Eg...
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Dick Stricklen: Owner of Motor City Auto | Focusing on Company Culture Rather Than Profits from 2021-11-03T11:00
Dick Stricklen is the owner of Motor City Auto Center in Bakersfield, CA, a sprawling campus which includes a Buick/GMC dealership, a Lexus dealership, and a large used car & truck operation. Di...
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Mark Danzo: Founder of Maverix Solutions | Pursuing Opportunity Rather Than Security from 2021-10-27T11:00
Mark Danzo, chemist, and founder of Maverix Solutions, Inc., created Mavcoat(registration mark symbol) mold release coatings, which are critical to manufacturing processes worldwide. He also cre...
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Michael Cardone Jr: Co-Founder of Cardone Industries | Developing Early Employees Into Major Leaders from 2021-10-20T11:00
In 1970, Co-Founders Michael Cardone Sr., and Michael Cardone Jr. and their wives, Frances and Jacquie, opened Cardone Industries in a North Philadelphia storefront. Each member of the six-perso...
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Steve Jones: Global Chairman&CEO of Allied Universal® | How To Establish A Clear Vision For The Future of Your Company from 2021-10-13T11:00
As Global Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Allied Universal®, Steve Jones presides over Allied Universal companies and their respective divisions. Under his leadership, Allied Universal h...
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Lynsi Snyder: CEO of In-N-Out Burger | Why Transparency and Vulnerability In The Workplace Can Strengthen Bonds from 2021-10-06T11:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Lynsi Snyder, an American billionaire businesswoman, and the sole owner and heiress of In-N-Out Burger. She is one of the world’s top femal...
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Richard Watts: Founder and President of Family Business Office | How to Best Serve Your Family with Thoughtful and Transitional Wealth Planning from 2021-09-29T11:00
Richard Watts was admitted to the California State Bar to practice law in 1982 and is an alumni of the Harvard Business School. He is a renowned speaker and contributor to national publications ...
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Tonia Gilbert: Executive Director of Upper Room | Bringing Together Community with Cradle to College Services from 2021-09-22T13:49:47
Dr. Tonia Gilbert wanted to combine her love of the law and her love for Kansas City children and their education. In the non-profit Upper Room, she has found a role that allows her to lead an a...
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Joe and Jeanne Brandmeyer: Founder of Enturia Inc. | The Importance of Simply Showing Up, in Business and Life from 2021-09-15T11:00
Joe Brandmeyer is an Industry Advisor at Great Range Capital. Previously he founded and served as the Chairman of Enturia, Inc. in 1985 after acquiring antiseptic product lines from Marion Labor...
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David Nemmers: Founder of Midstate Security Company | Using Drive, Discipline and Discernment in Life and Business from 2021-09-08T11:00
David Nemmers has been the owner of Midstate Security Company Based in Michigan since 2007. Midstate Security installs and designs integrated electronic security and monitoring systems. Midstate...
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Chandler and Meredith Rose: Founders of The Rosewood Family of Companies | Spreading Your Mission to Your Employees from 2021-09-01T11:00
Chandler Rose, Group CEO of Rosewood Family of Companies, was born and raised in Burlington, North Carolina. Growing up in the family business, he managed commercial plumbing projects by the tim...
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Jeff Padnos: Chairman of PADNOS | Using Curiosity and Collaboration as Core Business Values from 2021-08-25T11:00
Jeff Padnos, Chairman at PADNOS is among the third-generation Padnos family members to join the company. Founded in 1905, PADNOS is a family-owned and operated business, creating innovative recy...
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Terry Looper: CEO of Texon LP | Working With Your Gifts from 2021-08-18T11:00
Terry Looper is CEO and Founder of Texon LP, a Houston-based energy company founded in 1989. Texon views its core values and employees as the keys to its mission of being the best service provid...
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Steve Green: President of Hobby Lobby | How to Develop and Grow a Start-Up from 2021-08-11T11:00
Steve Green became President of Hobby Lobby in 2004 and has helped his family grow the business to more than 900 stores in 47 states with over 43,000 employees. He is a national speaker on busin...
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Evan Goldberg: Executive Vice President of Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit | Finding Your North Star as an Entrepreneur from 2021-08-04T11:00
Evan Goldberg is the Executive Vice President of Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. He is responsible for product strategy and development at Oracle NetSuite Global Business Unit. Before Orac...
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Kenneth Cooper: Founder of The Cooper Institute | How To Live Longer and Prevent Disease from 2021-07-28T11:00
Kenneth Cooper is the Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Trustees that oversees The Cooper Institute's strategic direction and educational and research initiatives. He founded The Cooper Institut...
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Larry Ross: CEO of A. Larry Ross Communications | How To Communicate With Your Audience from 2021-07-21T11:00
Larry Ross is Founder & CEO of A. Larry Ross Communications (ALRC), a Dallas-based public relations firm he founded in 1994 to provide crossover media liaison at the intersection of faith and cu...
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Jim Stovall: Founder of The Narrative Television Network | Change Your Life By Changing Your Mind from 2021-07-14T11:00
Jim Stovall is the President of the Emmy Award-winning Narrative Television Network and a highly sought-after author and speaker. His work making television accessible to the USA’s 13 million bl...
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Kim Tan: Founder of The Transformational Business Network | Finding Purpose Through Serving Those in Need from 2021-07-07T11:00
Dr. Dato Kim Tan is a successful biotech...
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Colonel Hal Halvorsen: Author and Retired Command Pilot in The US Air Force | How To Address The Needs of Others from 2021-06-30T11:00
Gail Seymour "Hal" Halvorsen (born October 10, 1920) is a retired senior officer and command pilot in the United States Air Force. He is best known as the "Berlin Candy Bomber" or "Uncle Wiggly ...
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William Wang: CEO of VIZIO | Building Trust and Making Your Own Luck from 2021-06-23T11:00
William Wang, founder, and CEO of VIZIO, survived the crash of Singapore Airlines Flight 006 in 2000 suffering only carbon monoxide poisoning. The tragedy provided an opportunity for him to reor...
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Ron Sciarro and Paul Preston: Founders of Aqua-Tots | Choosing Relationships Over Profit in Business from 2021-06-16T11:00
Ron Sciarro oversees leadership development, training, and operations strategy to assist franchise owners and their senior leadership teams with the execution of franchise systems within the Aqu...
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Bert Lindsay: Owner of Lindsay Honda|The More You Do The Smarter You Get from 2021-06-09T11:00
Bert Lindsay started his Honda Motorcycle dealership in 1973 at the height of the oil embargo in the USA, which made a considerable impact on the business’s success in its early years. The compa...
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Jill Donovan: CEO of Rustic Cuff | Staying In Your Lane for Maximum Results from 2021-06-04T11:00
Charles Antis: CEO of Antis Roofing | Vulnerability In Business from 2021-06-02T11:00
Charles Antis, Founder, and CEO of Antis Roofing began his successful career in the roofing industry in 1984, after moving to Southern California fro...
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Bobby Gruenewald: Reframing Obstacles as Opportunities from 2021-05-28T11:00
Bobby Gruenewald joined the Life.Church staff in 2001, and along with Senior Pastor Craig Groeschel, he helped launch MySecret.tv in 2006, an online forum that allows users to anonymously confes...
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Wing Lam: Using Creative Marketing to Get Buy-In From Your Customers from 2021-05-26T11:00
Wing Lam left his corporate job to start Wahoo's Fish Taco restaurant with his younger brothers Eduardo and Mingo, little knowing how soon the restaurant w...
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Kevin Lavelle: Executing an Idea and Bringing It To Market from 2021-05-21T11:00
Kevin Lavelle is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of Mizzen + Main, and he was the CEO before stepping down to take on the Chairman role. Mizzen...
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Rabbi Lapin: The Importance of Deferred Gratification from 2021-05-19T11:00
Rabbi Daniel Lapin, known as America’s Rabbi, is a noted rabbinic scholar, popular international speaker, and best-selling author. He hosts the R...
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Chuck Cox: How To Recover and Take Care of Your Customers from 2021-05-14T11:00
Chuck Cox CEO of Northern Jet Management, has had a passion for aviation since his youth, and today he has clocked up over 25 years of aviation and travel ...
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Chef Bruno Serato: Treating Your Employees and Customers As Equals from 2021-05-12T11:00
Sir Bruno Serato arrived in the U.S. from his native Italy speaking no English with only $200 in his pocket. Through hard work and determination, he worked his way up from busboy to owner of the...
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Charles Tenney and Spencer Tenney: Aligning Passions with People In Your Company from 2021-05-07T11:00
Charles Tenney founded Tenney Group in 1973, and even now at 73, is still passionate and active in ensuring that hardworking transportation business owners achieve the best possible transaction ...
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Joe Paulo: Communicate, Then OVER Communicate from 2021-05-05T11:00
Joe Paulo, President, and CEO at Hope Media Group in Texas is an experienced leader with a demonstrated history of success in the media industry. Hope Media Group’s mission is to be the voice of...
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Chris McIntyre: Using a Subscription Model to Generate More Cash Flow from 2021-04-28T11:00
Chris McIntyre started EagleRider with business partner Jeff Brown when they stumbled upon a gap in the market. Chris and Jeff wanted to take sabbaticals from their jobs and travel around the Un...
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Rick Pierce: How To Build A Company Around Values and Doing The Right Thing from 2021-04-21T11:00
Bass Cat Boats was formed in 1971 in Rick’s parents, Ron and Jan Pierce’s two-car garage before eventually moving in 1972 to its present location. Rick Pierce started at Bass Cat when he was 13-...
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Buzz Baker: How Servant Leadership and Eternal Giving Make Companies Thrive from 2021-04-14T11:00
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Fred Caldwell: How To Build Better Teams Within Your Company from 2021-04-07T11:00
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Cameron Davies: How a Healthy Mindset Is the Key To Business Growth from 2021-03-31T11:00
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Carolyn Moor: Understanding The Cycle of Grief and How Pain is Part of Love from 2021-03-24T11:00
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Mick McGraw: How Incremental Leadership Can Help You Scale from 2021-03-10T12:00
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Father Sirico: Discovering and Working Within Your Sphere of Genius from 2021-03-03T12:00
John and John K Solheim: Striving to Lead the Golf Industry by Building Products that Last from 2021-02-24T12:00
John Solheim is the son of Karsten Solheim, who founded PING, a golf equipment company, in 1967. Karsten, the patriarch of the family, started making putte...
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Bruce Johnston: Instilling Leadership Skill in Our Youth&The “4 C’s” - Part 2 from 2021-02-21T01:12:54
Bruce Johnston: Instilling Leadership Skill in Our Youth&The “4 C’s” from 2021-02-17T12:00
In 1979, Gene Johnston, father of Bruce ...
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Ken Eldred: Finding The Intersection of Faith and Business from 2021-02-10T12:00
Katherine Lee: Actionable Tips To Keep You Moving Forward In Life from 2021-02-03T12:00
Kathrine Lee is a life and business strategist and the founder & co-creator of The Ultimate Source, a faith-based personal development system that ...
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Johnnie Moore: How to Take More Action with Your Leadership from 2021-01-27T12:00
Johnnie Moore began his career at Libert...
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Paula Marshall: How to Lead with Humility from 2021-01-20T12:00
Paula Marshall has served as the Bama Companies CEO since 1984 and provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. She embodies the B...
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Ross Luurtsema: Walking in Faith from 2021-01-13T12:00
Ross Luurtsema, owner and president of transportation and logistics company ALTL, Inc., has embraced the journey of life with faith and patience that's God’s plan...
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Garrett and Crane Patten: How to Build a Generational Business from 2021-01-06T12:00
The Patten family business was founded in 1933 when B.C. Patten Sr. purchased W.B. Louer Co., a Chicago construction equipment dealer. Patten Tractor started with just a single service shop and ...
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Ben Manthei: Why Collaboration Is Essential To Success in Business from 2020-12-30T12:00
Ben Manthei co-owns the Manthei Development Corporation, a road construction, and concrete business, and sits on the Board of Directors of other bu...
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Ben Harrison: How Overcoming Adversity Defines Who You Are from 2020-12-23T12:00
Ben Harrison is the Founder, CEO, and lead designer of Jonas Paul Eyewear, a startup committed to helping children feel beautiful in their glasses an...
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Phil Nicaud: How To Find Your Focus As a Leader from 2020-12-16T12:00
Phil Nicaud is the founder of Legendary Leadership Consultants, which he started to assist organizational leaders who want to experienc...
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Mark Roesler: The Importance of Philanthropy Within Your Company from 2020-12-09T12:00
Mark Roesler of CMG Worldwide has represented over 2,500 iconic celebrities over the past 36 years, including Elvis Presley, Norman Rockwell, and Mari...
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Doug DeVos: The Secret To Finding Your Purpose from 2020-12-02T12:00
Doug DeVos co-chairs the Board of Directors of Amway, having previously served as president of one of the world’s leading direct selling companies for more ...
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Bob Westfall: Seek To Serve from 2020-11-25T12:00
Bob Westfall founded Westfall Gold in 2002 to help his clients fund transformational impact around the world, and to date, the team has guided univer...
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Cheryl Bachelder: Why Servant Leadership Brings Out The Best In Employees from 2020-11-18T12:00
Cheryl Bachelder is a passionate restaurant industry executive and former CEO of Popeyes® Louisiana Kitchen, where she established a ‘Road Map for Results’ framework which led to a phenomenal im...
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Bob Woodson: How To Focus on Solutions Instead of Fixating on Problems from 2020-11-11T12:00
Bob Woodson is Founder and President of the Woodson Center and 1776 Unites. He is an influential leader on issues of poverty alleviation and empowering disadvantaged communities to become agents...
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Rodney Cox: Leading From Your Strengths from 2020-11-04T12:00
Rodney Cox founded Ministry Insights International in 2001 to bring personality assessment tools and transformational relationship principles to ...
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Diana Nightingale: Stay Tenacious from 2020-10-28T11:00
Diana Nightingale, widow of Earl Nightingale, continues to spread the personal development message from Earl's recording Listen
Tom Fox: The Power of Positivity from 2020-10-21T11:00
Third-generation jewelry store owner Tom Fox grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, during the Great Depression and owned and successful jewelry chain Fox Jewelry Company until he retired in 1990. A...
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Dick Foth: How To Build Deeper Business Relationships from 2020-10-14T11:00
Dick Foth is an author and public speaker who has spent 25 years working with his wife Ruth to encourage and support business leaders to be the best they can be in their personal lives too. Dick...
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Nona Jones: Leading in Times of Tension from 2020-10-07T11:00
Nona Jones is a pastor, author, international speaker, and head of Faith-Based Partnerships at Facebook, where she facilitates the company’s work with faith-based organizations and helps expand ...
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Wendell Christoff: The Importance of Diversifying Income Streams In Business from 2020-09-30T11:00
Wendell Christoff is the co-founder of Litehouse Inc, the number one refrigerated salad dressing brand in the combined US and Canada. He grew up outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, and was involved ...
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Sam Covelli: How to Attract and Hire The Best People for Your Business from 2020-09-23T11:00
General Krulak: Leading with Character and Integrity from 2020-09-16T11:00
General Krulak is a former commandant of the U.S. Marines Corps and a deputy director of the White House Military Office, and he has served by presidentia...
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David Green: The Importance of Giving Back from 2020-09-09T11:00
David Green, the Founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby join us on the podcast today. Hobby Lobby is the worlds largest privately owned Arts and Crafts store. Hobby Lobby is primarily an arts-and-crafts...
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Darrell W. Bevelhymer: The Power of Presence from 2020-09-02T11:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor we are joined by Darrell W. Bevelhymer. He’s one of the founding Board Partners of Coltala Holdings. As a private investor and businessman, he is considered ...
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Tammie Jo Shults: Habits, Hope and Heroes from 2020-08-26T11:00
Captain Tammie Jo Shults, author of Nerves of Steel, is a Southwest Airlines captain and former naval aviator who received nationwide acclaim when sh...
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Kirk Cousins: The Art of Becoming an Influential Leader from 2020-08-19T11:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Kirk Cousins, the football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. Growing up surrounded by a football loving (and playing) family, Kirk’s p...
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Bob Sutherland: Finding The Fun in Business and Leadership from 2020-08-12T11:00
Bob Sutherland, founder of Cherry Republic, started his business in 1989 selling t-shirts out of the trunk of his car. After a few years, the company e...
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Noah Elias: Stewardship as a Lifestyle from 2020-08-05T11:00
On today’s episode of The Wow Factor, we are joined by Creative Entrepreneur, Mentor and Author, Noah Ellis. After the split of his parents, a very self-aware nine-year-old, Noah, makes a decisi...
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Steve Hotchkiss: The Art of Evolving as a Business Leader from 2020-07-29T11:00
Dr. Steve Hotchkiss, Owner and Chief Vision Officer at The PARC Veterinary Hospital, was initially accepted into both medical and veterinary school before ...
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Tom De Vries: An Appetite for Growth, Leadership and Ministry from 2020-07-22T11:00
Tom De Vries has been President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network (GLN) since September 2017 and is committed to spending his career developin...
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Roy Englebrecht: The Power of Data Collection from 2020-07-15T11:00
On today’s episode of The Wow Factor, we're joined by Roy Englebrecht. After working at the Forum and Staples center for many years, Roy founded Englebrecht Promotions. Englebrecht Promotions is...
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Joe Willard: How To Master The Art of Sales from 2020-07-08T11:00
Joe Willard joins us today on the podcast. He’s a master of sales and here to teach our listeners of the Wow Factor how they can better connect with customers and close those deals. A career in ...
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Dr. Brad Bengtson: How To Become A World Class Leader in Patient Care from 2020-07-01T11:00
Today on The Wow Factor we speak with board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Brad Bengtson. With over 20 years of plastic surgery experience, Dr. Bengtson is dedicated to helping his patients achi...
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Bob Walker: The Joy In Serving as a Leader from 2020-06-24T11:00
Bob Walker has been involved in Walker Manufacturing from its inception, after graduating from LeTourneau University w...
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Brad Formsma: Learning Through Setbacks and Successes from 2020-06-17T09:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, Brad “flips the script” and has his son, Drew, interview him. Brad is the Founder of “I Like Giving”, an organization that has inspired more than 120 millio...
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Barry Meguiar: A Crazy Car Guy Became An Industry Leader in Car Care Products from 2020-06-10T09:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, you'll hear from Barry Meguiar, the President of Meguiar's, Inc. Meguiar's is a car care products company, based in California and founded in 1901. As a ca...
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How Dave Dravecky Outworked The Competition and Became A Professional Pitcher For The San Francisco Giants from 2020-06-03T09:00
Dave Dravecky is a speaker, communicator, and co-founder of "Endurance" a non-profit organization based in Salina Kansas. Dave and his wife Jan were inspired to create their foundation after Dav...
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Leading During Times Of Adversity ft. Darin McAllister - Author of Survivors Of Storms: S.O.S. from 2020-05-27T11:00
Darin McAllister joins The WOW Factor today. Darin is the author of S.O.S. – Survivors Of Storms: S.O.S, a book that takes you through a series of his unique life experiences. Darin is a Graduat...
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How To Lead Your Company Through Inspiration Not Requirement - ft. Mike Sharpe of Primerica from 2020-05-20T11:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor, we are joined by Mike Sharpe. He's the owner of a financial planning company that seeks to give your family peace of mind when it comes to your finances, pl...
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How To Unlock Potential and Inspire Change ft. Hendre Coetzee - Transformation Specialist from 2020-05-13T11:00
On today’s episode of The Wow Factor we are joined by Hendre Coetzee. As a Transformation Specialist, Hendre’s work as a speaker and executive coach focuses on teaching executives, governing boa...
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Using Preventative Medicine To Shut Out Disease ft. Dr. Tammy Born Huizenga - Owner of The Born Clinic from 2020-05-06T11:00
On today’s episode of The Wow Factor, we are joined by Dr. Tammy Born Huizenga, owner and operator of The Born Clinic in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was raised in the small town of Princeton, Mi...
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How To Avoid Bad Partnerships In Business ft. Wally and June Blume - Founders of Moose Tracks Ice Cream from 2020-04-29T11:00
On today’s episode of the Wow Factor we are joined by Wally and June Blume of Denali Flavors. As owners of one of the most popular ice cream flavors in the USA, Original Moose Tracks, Wally and ...
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How To Lead A Professional Sports Team ft. Chris Klein - President of The Los Angeles Galaxy from 2020-04-22T11:00
On today’s episode of The Wow Factor we’re joined by Chris Klein. Chris the President of the LA Galaxy. Klein serves as the club’s top business executive, overseeing all aspects of business oper...
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How To Teach World Class Customer Service ft. Denny Fitzpatrick of The Willows Lodge Hotel from 2020-04-15T11:00
On today’s episode of The Wow Factor, we're joined by Denny Fitzpatrick, the General Manager of the Willows Lodge Hotel. Denny has dedicated his life to transforming the hotel industry by workin...
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How To Pivot Into Profitability ft. Mike Bieker of LumeCube and Evolve Skateboards USA from 2020-04-08T11:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Mike talk about the power of listening to the needs of others, facing the recession head on, and why conquering fear is your ticket to success.
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How To Hire Talented People For Your Company ft. Judy Jones Cone The President of Lexus Escondido from 2020-04-01T11:00
In this episode, you’ll hear the Judy talk about influencing buyers and touching people’s hearts, becoming a President of multiple dealerships, being a woman in the business world, and how she give...
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Pushing Past Your Comfort Zone ft. Casper Zublin President of IRP Group from 2020-03-25T11:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Casper talk about discovering the source of your motivation, his Rule of 100, and why your comfort zone should be considered the dead zone!
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Leading through Coronavirus, Quarantine, and Uncertainty ft. Brad Formsma from 2020-03-18T11:00
Today, Brad’s on the podcast solo to discuss the impact that the coronavirus has had on his life and those around him. While we’re all hunkered down in our homes practicing social distancing, it’s ...
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Collaboration In Leadership ft. Jack Herschend of Herschend Family Entertainment from 2020-03-11T11:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Jack talk about his childhood, getting into a Family Entertainment Business, and leadership.
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Being Created To Work ft. Charles Bollinger Jr. of Gulf Crane Services from 2020-03-04T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Charlie talk about his upbringing, entrepreneurship, and why faith in God is essential to both family and business.
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Designing a High-Performance Work Culture ft. Terry Hartshorn from 2020-02-26T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Terry talk about leadership, why failing can be beneficial to you, and how to develop humility and integrity in your life.
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Upholding a Level of Excellence ft. Cary Summers from 2020-02-19T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Cary talk about his story, how to uphold a level of excellence in everything you do, and what it is that makes a great leader.
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Leading Through Vunerability ft. Lynsi Snyder of In-N-Out from 2020-02-12T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Lynsi talk about her childhood and the pressures of the industry, how God has helped her overcome intense struggle and take control of the multibillion dollar company, ...
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Connecting via Commonalities ft. Greg Campbell from 2020-02-05T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Greg talk about his journey in the business world, what he considers good leadership to be, and how to harness the power of the “Coil.”
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Leading with Integrity ft. Paul Altieri of Bob's Watches from 2020-01-29T12:00
In this episode Brad and Paul discuss what it’s like building a business with integrity and seeing a gap in the marketplace and capitalizing on it. They also touch on the history of Rolex and the i...
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Being a Catalyst For Positive Life Change ft. Jerry Foster of Foster Group from 2020-01-22T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Jerry talk about how he got started in the financial sector, how he leads his company effectively, why you should take the Kolbe Test, and the awesome power of giving b...
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Being Coachable and Relationship Focused ft. Grant Van Cleve from 2020-01-15T17:00
In this episode, you’ll hear Grant tell his amazing story of faith and business, what he does as an Angel Investor, and why focusing on human connection will always help you succeed in business.
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Faith As a Foundation ft. Marty Ozinga III from 2020-01-08T12:10
In this episode, you’ll hear Marty talk about the history of the Ozinga family business, how he empowers Ozinga employees, and how by serving God you will reach unbelievable heights in your business.
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How To Reignite Passion For Your Job ft. Jim Franklin of Harbro from 2020-01-08T12:05
In this episode, you’ll hear Jim talk about how he got started in his career, what great leadership looks like, how to re-ignite your passion for your job, and the work he does with The Free Wheelc...
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Balancing Ambition with Long Term Strategy ft. Matt McPherson of Mathews Archery from 2020-01-08T12:00
In this episode, you’ll hear how Matt got started with archery, how a message from God changed his life forever, and how to balance ambition with thoughtful planning and long-term strategy.
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Welcome To The Wow Factor from 2019-12-24T00:13
Leading with excellence is not something that happens overnight. Join Brad Formsma, best-selling author and a Forbes top-rated leadership speaker, as he dives in to uncover the extraordinary storie...
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